Thrift stores in Southampton
If you like the hunt, Southampton, England is worth a wander: 383 second-hand and charity shops are mapped here. 366 of them are charity shops and 17 are independent second-hand stores, so Southampton gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Southampton (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Rotations and Friends of the Animals, plus Prama Care — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Southampton's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Southampton thrift lineup
383 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Rotations
Charity shopRun by Community run
Run by Community run, Rotations is a charity shop.
Friends of the Animals
Charity shop
Friends of the Animals — a charity shop, found on 181 High Street in Ryde. Also worth knowing about Friends of the Animals: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00.
181 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2HN
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Prama Care
Charity shop
Prama Care is a charity shop on 59 High Street.
59 High Street
Julia's House
Charity shop
Julia's House is a charity shop on 23 High Street. Julia's House also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
23 High Street
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Mind
Charity shop
Mind is a charity shop on 21 High Street. Mind also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
21 High Street
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
ReCycle & BiCycle
Second-hand store
ReCycle & BiCycle is an independent second-hand store on 61 High Street, Shanklin. ReCycle & BiCycle also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
61 High Street, Shanklin, PO37 6JJ
Retro Hobby & Game
Second-hand store
Retro Hobby & Game is an independent second-hand store on 3 Regent Street, Shanklin.
3 Regent Street, Shanklin, PO37 7AF
Save the Children
Charity shop
Save the Children is a charity shop on Portchester Precinct, Portchester, Fareham. Save the Children also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00.
Portchester Precinct, Portchester, Fareham
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's — a charity shop, found on Shirley Precinct in Southampton. Also worth knowing about Barnardo's: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
Shirley Precinct, Southampton, SO16 4EY
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Brock Charity Shop
Charity shop
Brock Charity Shop is a charity shop. Brock Charity Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1590 622580
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's — a charity shop, found on Townhill Way in Southampton. Also worth knowing about Barnardo's: the map lists its hours as Mo,We,Fr 09:30-17:00; Tu,Th,Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
Townhill Way, Southampton
Hours: Mo,We,Fr 09:30-17:00; Tu,Th,Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Save the Children
Charity shop
Save the Children is a charity shop on 4 The Marsh, Southampton.
4 The Marsh, Southampton, SO45 6AL
Sue Ryder
Charity shop
Sue Ryder — a charity shop, found on 21 Portchester Precinct in Portchester, Fareham. Also worth knowing about Sue Ryder: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
21 Portchester Precinct, Portchester, Fareham
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Rainbow
Charity shop
Rainbow is a charity shop on Eastney Road, Southsea. Rainbow also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:45; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Eastney Road, Southsea
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:45
Phone: +44 1329 289500
Mountbatten
Charity shopRun by Mountbatten
Mountbatten is a charity shop run by Mountbatten on 63 Regent Street, Shanklin. Mountbatten also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
63 Regent Street, Shanklin, PO37 7AE
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1983 217 284
Ability Dogs 4 Young People
Charity shop
Ability Dogs 4 Young People is a charity shop on 81 Regent Street, Shanklin. Ability Dogs 4 Young People also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
81 Regent Street, Shanklin
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off
Phone: +44 1983 214284
British Red Cross
Charity shop
British Red Cross is a charity shop. British Red Cross also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop
Cancer Research UK — a charity shop, found on High Street in Petersfield. Also worth knowing about Cancer Research UK: it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Petersfield
Age UK
Charity shop
Age UK — a charity shop, found on 11 Winchester Road in Eastleigh. Also worth knowing about Age UK: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
11 Winchester Road, Eastleigh, SO53 2DQ
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Marie Curie
Charity shop
Marie Curie — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Marie Curie: it has a website with more detail.
CRY Charity Shop
Charity shop
CRY Charity Shop is a charity shop on 27 High Street. CRY Charity Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
27 High Street
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop, found on 27 London Road in Portsmouth. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
27 London Road, Portsmouth
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's is a charity shop.
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: it has a website with more detail.
The Rowans Hospice
Charity shop
The Rowans Hospice is a charity shop on 7 Marmion Road.
7 Marmion Road
The Rowans Hospice
Charity shop
The Rowans Hospice — a charity shop, found on 1-3 Church Street in Titchfield, Fareham. Also worth knowing about The Rowans Hospice: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30.
1-3 Church Street, Titchfield, Fareham, PO14 4AH
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30
Naomi House Children's Hospice
Charity shop
Naomi House Children's Hospice — a charity shop, found on 74 Market Street in Eastleigh.
74 Market Street, Eastleigh
Mountbatten Eastleigh
Charity shop
Mountbatten Eastleigh is a charity shop on 54 Market Street, Eastleigh.
54 Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5RB
Sue Ryder
Charity shop
Sue Ryder — a charity shop on 48 Market Street.
48 Market Street, SO50 5RB
Shaw Trust
Charity shop
Shaw Trust is a charity shop. Shaw Trust also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Emmaus Hampshire
Charity shop
Emmaus Hampshire — a charity shop, found on 15 Leigh Road in Eastleigh. Also worth knowing about Emmaus Hampshire: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa.
15 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9FF
Hours: Mo-Sa
British Red Cross
Charity shop
British Red Cross is a charity shop. British Red Cross also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
PO40 9AJ
Marie Curie
Charity shop
Marie Curie is a charity shop. Marie Curie also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Wessex Cancer Trust
Charity shop
Wessex Cancer Trust is a charity shop.
Little Carnaby Ryde
Second-hand store
Little Carnaby Ryde — an independent second-hand store, found on 57 Union Street in Ryde.
57 Union Street, Ryde
Carnival Shop
Charity shop
Carnival Shop — a charity shop, found on High Street in Sandown. Also worth knowing about Carnival Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Sandown
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
RSPCA
Charity shop
RSPCA is a charity shop on 43,45 High Street, Sandown. RSPCA also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
43,45 High Street, Sandown, PO36 8DF
Mountbatten
Charity shop
Mountbatten — a charity shop, found on 47,49 High Street in Sandown.
47,49 High Street, Sandown
Sue Ryder
Charity shop
Sue Ryder is a charity shop on 28 Palmerston Road, Southsea.
28 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QH
British Red Cross
Charity shop
British Red Cross is a charity shop on 41A Palmerston Road, Southsea. British Red Cross also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
41A Palmerston Road, Southsea
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Sandown Rotary
Charity shop
Sandown Rotary is a charity shop on 31 Sandown Road, Sandown. Sandown Rotary also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00.
31 Sandown Road, Sandown, PO36 9JL
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's is a charity shop.
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on High Street in Portsmouth. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Portsmouth
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop on High Street, Portsmouth. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Portsmouth
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop
Cancer Research UK is a charity shop on 197 Commercial Road, Portsmouth.
197 Commercial Road, Portsmouth
PDSA
Charity shop
PDSA is a charity shop on West Street Precinct, Havant.
West Street Precinct, Havant
Brent Lodge
Charity shop
Brent Lodge — a charity shop, found on 7 West Street Precinct in Havant. Also worth knowing about Brent Lodge: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7 West Street Precinct, Havant, PO9 1EH
Phone: +44 7759 966454
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop, found on 29 West Street Precinct in Havant,. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
29 West Street Precinct, Havant,, PO9 1ER
Phone: +44 2392 498517
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop
Cancer Research UK is a charity shop on 25 West Street Precinct, Havant. Cancer Research UK also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
25 West Street Precinct, Havant, PO9 1ER
Phone: +44 2392 481363
Revitalise
Charity shop
Revitalise — a charity shop, found on Charlotte Street in Portsmouth.
Charlotte Street, Portsmouth
The Rowans Hospice
Charity shop
The Rowans Hospice is a charity shop on 11 Marmion Road.
11 Marmion Road
The Stubbington Ark
Charity shop
The Stubbington Ark is a charity shop on 13 Marmion Road.
13 Marmion Road
Marie Curie
Charity shopRun by Charity
Run by Charity, Marie Curie is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Marie Curie: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Sue Ryder
Charity shop
Sue Ryder — a charity shop, found on 39 London Road in Waterlooville. Also worth knowing about Sue Ryder: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
39 London Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8DF
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 2392 261395
Revitalise
Charity shopRun by Revitalise
Run by Revitalise, Revitalise is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Revitalise: the map lists its hours as Mo,We,Fr 09:00-17:00; Tu,Th,Sa 09:30-16:15; Su,PH off.
Hours: Mo,We,Fr 09:00-17:00; Tu,Th,Sa 09:30-16:15; Su,PH off
Cry Shop at home
Charity shop
Cry Shop at home is a charity shop on 64 Osborne Road. Cry Shop at home also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
64 Osborne Road
Cry Shop
Charity shop
Cry Shop — a charity shop on 66 Osborne Road. Also worth knowing about Cry Shop: it has a website with more detail.
66 Osborne Road
All Aboard
Charity shop
All Aboard — a charity shop on 21c Saxon Square. Also worth knowing about All Aboard: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
21c Saxon Square
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Pilands Wood Centre
Charity shop
Pilands Wood Centre — a charity shop.
What the map tells us about thrifting in Southampton
165 of the 383 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Southampton — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Southampton; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
133 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Thrift shops cluster a little: 15 of them sit on High Street, so you can string those into one walk and hit the rest by car.
The Southampton thrift circuit
The efficient Southampton thrifting route strings these together: Rotations, Friends of the Animals on 181 High Street, Prama Care on 59 High Street, Julia's House on 23 High Street, Mind on 21 High Street, ReCycle & BiCycle on 61 High Street, Retro Hobby & Game on 3 Regent Street, and Save the Children on Portchester Precinct — 383 shops, one logical loop, no backtracking. 375 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Southampton
Thrifting in Southampton goes better with a little prep:
- Learn your fabrics at Rotations. A quick touch tells wool from acrylic, leather from pleather. Natural fibres at thrift prices are the whole game.
- Bring a tape measure at Friends of the Animals. The perfect sideboard is useless if it won't fit through your door. Tape measure in the bag, every trip.
- Measure the car, not just the room. That bookshelf fits the wall but not the hatchback. Know your cargo space before you fall in love.
- Ask about hold policies. Eyeing furniture you can't take today? Many shops will hold an item for 24 hours. Ask before someone else buys it.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Southampton — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Southampton can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 383 that's closed, or a great shop we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
Prices at Southampton's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Southampton included.
Thrift store listings for Southampton: 383 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.